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Feedback sought on new crisis response teams
Non-uniformed police, mental health pros help people in crisis
The city will consider a new approach to responding to individuals in crisis after a pilot program featuring teams of specially trained police officers and mental health professionals yielded promising results last year.
New task force to fight catalytic converter thefts
With catalytic converter thefts happening at an alarming rate across the country and in King County, Bellevue police and eight other Eastside law enforcement agencies, are banding together to combat the problem.
Shirley appointed Bellevue Police Chief
City Manager Brad Miyake has appointed Interim Chief Wendell Shirley to lead the Bellevue Police Department. Chief Shirley has served as interim chief since Chief Steve Mylett left the department last August for a position in Ohio.
Increased security following break-in at slide site
Demolition of structure needed to allow residents to safely return
The City of Bellevue has arranged 24-hour security around the
Bellevue Police to hold community update on reform efforts
Virtual town hall will take place on Jan. 12
Chief Wendell Shirley (Interim) invites the public to a virtual update on the department's use of force policies following the completion of last year’s independent third-party review.
Police sector captains to host roundtables
Bellevue residents will have the opportunity to meet the police captain assigned to their part of the city and ask questions or share concerns at virtual roundtable discussions this month.
Shirley appointed interim police chief
City Manager Brad Miyake has appointed Wendell J. Shirley to lead the Bellevue Police Department, while the city begins the process of looking for a permanent replacement. Shirley, hired as assistant chief in March, has over 25 years of experience in law enforcement.
Protests expected downtown Tuesday night
Bellevue public safety officials have learned of protests being planned for the evening of Tuesday, May 11, in downtown Bellevue. One demonstration was advertised to start at 7 p.m. at Downtown Park. Two other groups may stage protests outside the Hyatt Regency.
New assistant police chief eager to make community connections
Wendell J. Shirley, a former long-time officer in the Santa Monica, California Police Department, was sworn in Monday, March 8, as an assistant police chief with Bellevue.
